UAPB Men Hoops: Milton, Greene and Harris Have Double-Doubles In UAPB’s Win Against Ecclesia

PINE BLUFF, AR — Kylen Milton, Chris Greene, and Brahm Harris all put up a double-double to help lead the UAPB men’s basketball team past the 104-50 at home Saturday at the H.O. Clemmons Arena.

The Golden Lions had five players score in double figures, led by Shuan Doss Jr., who had 24 points and two steals. Orion Virden added 18 points off of the bench and Milton chipped in as well with a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists.

UAPB took advantage of fantastic ball movement in Saturday’s game, piling up 27 assists on 36 made field goals. Milton’s 10 assists led the distribution list for the Golden Lions and Harris also added five assists of his own.

UAPB did a great job disrupting shots in the contest, coming away with six blocks. Ishmael Plet led the way individually for the Golden Lions with two rejections.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 26-17 advantage, UAPB went on a 20-0 run with 10:15 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Milton, to increase its lead to 46-17. The Golden Lions then added six points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 55-20 advantage. UAPB relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down 10 shots to account for 30 of its 55 points.

Following intermission, UAPB kept widening that lead, expanding it to 88-44 before going on a 12-0 run, finished off by Zach Reinhart’s three, to grow the lead to 100-44 with 2:51 to go in the contest. The narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Golden Lions still cruised the rest of the way for the 104-50 win. UAPB shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting seven shots from deep to score 21 of its 49 points.

Game Notes

» The Golden Lions hit the 100 points mark for the first time this season.
» Kylen Milton, Chris Greene, and Brahm Harris all registered double-doubles for the Golden Lions.
» UAPB found success from beyond the arc, knocking down 17 treys in the game.
» The Golden Lions held the to only 32.1 percent shooting from the field.
» UAPB never trailed on the way to a 104-50 victory.
» The Golden Lions shared the ball well, recording an assist on 75 percent of made field goals.
» Kylen Milton totaled 10 assists for UAPB.
» UAPB bench came alive by scoring 33 points to its scoring output.
» Brahm Harris, Chris Greene, and Kylen Milton, all achieved a double double in the game. Harris had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Greene contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, and 17 points and 10 assists.
» Five UAPB players scored 10 or more points.
» The Golden Lions turned 22 turnovers into 31 points on the offensive end.
» The Golden Lions forced 22 turnovers while committing only 11 on the other end.
» Kylen Milton swiped eight steals for the Golden Lions in the game.
» UAPB had a 54-39 edge on the boards in the win.
» UAPB defense forced 22 turnovers.
» The Golden Lions were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording six blocks as a team.
» UAPB turned the ball over 11 times while dishing out 27 assists.
» UAPB cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 18 offensive boards in the game.
» Shuan Doss Jr. led the Golden Lions with a game-high 24 points.
» Four players reached double figures in rebounds for UAPB. Plet nabbed 10 rebounds, Ac Curry contributed 10, and Brahm Harris tacked on 10.

The Golden Lions will take the Christmas Holiday off before, starting SWAC conference play on the road against Alabama A&M, Monday, January 2 at 7 p.m.